Technical Datasheet RAMAPET R180
RAMAPET R180 is a general purpose polymer with "clear reheat" for the European
market. Typical applications include carbonated soft drinks (CSD), carbonated and still
water, household products, pharmaceutical and general purpose containers. The product
is also suitable for film & sheet applications.
RAMAPET R180 contains a moderate level of a "clear" reheat additive which does not
compromise the bottle appearance. The formulation gives a better reheat consistency
than PET without reheat, allowing the blowing of more complicated shapes and an
efficient blowing of the latest, light-weighted preform/bottle designs. The use of reheat
additive provides significant energy saving of up to 30% when reheating preforms.
Applications and use:
Carbonated soft drinks
Multilayer bottles
Water bottles
Juices, beer, wine and spirits
Household products
Food packaging
APET sheet and thermoformed containers
Sales specification:
Manufacturing site test method reference
(K) Orion Global PET Klaipeda
(R) Indorama Ventures Europe BV
Property Unit Test method RAMAPET R180 value
Intrinsic Viscosity dl/g (K) SDP-15 0.80 ± 0.02
(R) IND-A-AN-G-V-1
Acetaldehyde ppm (K) SDP-21 Max 1
(R) IND-A-AN-G-GC-2
Colour L* - (K) SDP-05 Min 76
(R) IND-A-AN-G-RS-0001
Colour a* - (K) SDP-05 -3.8 to -0.8
(R) IND-A-AN-G-RS-0001
Colour b* - (K) SDP-05 -3.5 to 1
(R) IND-A-AN-G-RS-0001
Pellet weight Pieces/gram (K) SDP-18 60 ± 5
(R) IND-A-AN-G-PTM-09
Fines Wt% (K) SDP-60 Max 0.05
(R) IND-A-AN-G-GA-01
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your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability or fitness of any product, and nothing
herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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The specification describes a grade of clear co-polyester in the form of pellets which
meets all of the requirements when tested as directed by the referenced methods.
Product shipments are not tested for acetaldehyde. Samples that are representative of
product are tested in a monitor program to ensure that the process capability for
acetaldehyde in the polymer is less than the specification limit.
Typical properties:
Testb
Propertya Typical Value, Unitsc
Method
Pellet Properties
Crystalline Density Solid Stated pellets D 1505 1.39 - 1.4 g/cm3
Bulk Density Poured D 1895 830 kg/m3
Bulk Density Vibrated D 1895 880 kg/m3
Melt Density @ 285°C D 1238 (Note A- Table 2) 1.2 g/cm3
d
Crystalline Peak Melting Point (Tm) D 3418 245 ± 5°C
Glass transition point (Tg) (dry) D 3418 78 ± 2°C
e
Heat of Fusion E 793 56 kJ/kg (13 cal/g)
% crystalinity solid Stated pellets 50 ±5 %
Pellet Size 2.5 mm
Pellet Shape Cylindrical
Moisture content pellets <0.3%
a
Unless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
b
Unless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
c
Units are in SI or US customary units.
d
Determined by DSC on the second heating cycle.
e
Determined by DSC on the first heating cycle.
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Indorama makes no representation that the material in any particular
shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Food Contact Position:
RAMAPET R180 is a copolymer made from terephthalic acid (PTA), isophthalic acid (IPA)
and mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) complies with the requirements of the European
Legislation (EU) No 174/2015 for plastics used in contact with food.
This product is produced under good manufacturing practices in compliance with EU
Regulation 2023/2006 and is intended for use to manufacture articles in compliance with
the general requirements (in Article 3) of Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.
Under the regulations administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
RAMAPET R180 may lawfully be used as articles or components of articles intended for
the use in contact with food subject to provisions of CFR 177.1630 and 21 CFR 174.5.
Neither Indorama Ventures Europe BV, UAB Orion Global PET, Indorama Ventures Poland Sp. z o.o. nor their marketing affiliates shall
be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own
determination of its suitability and completeness of your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of
your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability or fitness of any product, and nothing
herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
Indorama Ventures Europe BV - UAB Orion Global PET- Indorama Ventures Poland Sp. z o.o.
Metalo g. 16, LT-94102 Klaipėda Tel: +370 46 300749; +370 46 300684; Fax: +370 46 314 323
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Processing;
PET is hygroscopic, and since moisture adversely affects the IV during melt processing of
the polymer, it must be dried prior to molding. Un-dried PET pellets can contain up to
0.3% (3000 ppm) of moisture. After drying the moisture content typically is below 50
ppm.
In the drying process, there are four variables that should be considered:
Drying temperature 150 - 170°C
Residence time in the dryer silo 6 hours
Dew Point of Drying Air < - 20°C
Airflow Rate 2.2 m3/h/kg PET
PET has a relatively high melting point of around 245°C. Processing PET pellets on an
extruder or injection molding machine requires temperature setting of 30 – 40°C above
the melting point.
A typical temperature profile (from hopper to nozzle) is: 295 – 285 – 280°C and hot-
runners can be set at 275 to 285°C. Temperatures above 300°C should be avoided.
The melt residence time should be limited to < 2 minutes to avoid discoloration. During
machine stops the temperature setting should be reduced to avoid the material to
degrade or decompose.
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Revision date
March 2015
Neither Indorama Ventures Europe BV, UAB Orion Global PET, Indorama Ventures Poland Sp. z o.o. nor their marketing affiliates shall
be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own
determination of its suitability and completeness of your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of
your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability or fitness of any product, and nothing
herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
Indorama Ventures Europe BV - UAB Orion Global PET- Indorama Ventures Poland Sp. z o.o.
Metalo g. 16, LT-94102 Klaipėda Tel: +370 46 300749; +370 46 300684; Fax: +370 46 314 323
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